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Despite the job-hopper reputation of Millennials, latest research shows that graduates are significantly more incentivised to stay at a company as long as they are offered clear career prospects.

The data comes from a survey of 949 students and recent graduates in which they were asked a range of questions about their current and possible future careers.

When surveyed on what prospects graduates actually favour when looking for an employer, over half (51%) considered the most significant as the opportunity to progress to a higher role within the company. A further 20% considered the opportunity to learn about different roles/departments within the company with the potential to transfer, as the most vital reason to stay.

A recent study conducted by leading student-focused research company trendence UK has revealed that school students are still far less likely to consider an apprenticeship over university. With the apprenticeship levy enacted in April, this raises the question of whether schools are doing enough to effectively advise their students about the increased range of opportunities available.

Canvassing 12,800 students across the UK, the survey gathered student experiences and thoughts about career planning, university and work.